Decon 90 Material Safety Data Sheet
1 April 2005
1.
Identification of substance/preparation and company
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| 2. Composition/information
on ingredients A complex emulsion of highest quality anionic and non-ionic surface active agents, stabilising agents, alkalis, non-phosphate detergent builders and sequestering agents, in an aqueous base. Contains <3% Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) - CAS No. 1310-58-3 - EINECS No. 215-181-3 Decon 90 is a milky white, non-viscous liquid concentrate, having faint odour. |
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3. Hazards
identification
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| 4. First-aid
measures In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of clean, flowing water and seek immediate medical attention. In case of contact
with skin, rinse immediately with plenty of clean, flowing water. If ingested, drink
copious amounts of fresh water and seek immediate medical attention. |
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| 5.
Fire-fighting measures
Use extinguisher suitable to the cause of the fire. |
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| 6. Accidental
release measures Absorb large spillages with sand or any suitable medium. Dispose of in accordance with local authority guidelines. Small spillages may be flushed away with plenty of water to a drain or sewer. |
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| 7. Handling
and storage
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use glass, ceramic, plastic (not polycarbonate) or stainless steel vessels for working solutions Store the concentrate at ambient temperature, out of direct sunlight, sealed in the container in which it is supplied, and away from strong acids and aluminium. Stored correctly, Decon 90 has a shelf life of 5 years. |
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| 8. Exposure
controls/personal protection Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when handling. Clothes may be protected with man-made fibre over-garments. |
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9. Physical
and chemical properties
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10. Stability
and reactivity
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| 11. Toxicological
information Decon 90 should not be ingested. Toxicity is low, but high alkalinity is likely to be harmful. No known evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or reproductive toxicity. |
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| 12. Ecological
information Decon 90 is biodegradable. Ready biodegradability by OECD 301E (ISO method 7287 - 1986(E)). |
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Disposal considerations Dispose of in accordance with regional and/or national regulations. |
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14. Transport
information
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15. Regulatory
information
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| 16. Other
information Not suitable for domestic applications. |
| Every
effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this Material
Safety Data Sheet is accurate, but we cannot accept liability for any loss,
injury or damage which may result from its use. Data given in this Material
Safety Data Sheet is solely for guidance in the safe handling, storage and
use of the product by customers and does not form part of any specification.
DECON and CONTRAD are the Trade Marks of Decon Laboratories Limited, registered in the U.K. and abroad. |